NEWTON DOGVANE: A STORY OF ENGLISH COUNTRY LIFE. By Francis Francis. With illustrations by John Leech.
(1858) ND (1888) new edition. 8vo (145 x 201mm). Pp368. Three hand-coloured plates by John Leech. Red cloth, spine and upper board titled in black and gilt, gilt fox-hunting scene on upper board and fox-hunting accoutrements on spine.
A novel with angling passages originally serialised in the Field. "One chapter is entitled 'A day on the Thames,' and the process of fishing from a punt is minutely described." (William Senior). Hampton. A three-decker sporting novel, rather in the manner of R.S. Surtees which largely concentrates on social one-upmanship, fox hunting and shooting.
A novel with angling passages originally serialised in the Field. "One chapter is entitled 'A day on the Thames,' and the process of fishing from a punt is minutely described." (William Senior). Hampton. A three-decker sporting novel, rather in the manner of R.S. Surtees which largely concentrates on social one-upmanship, fox hunting and shooting.
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Book Code
17813
| Author | Francis (Francis). (1822-1886). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 17813 |
| ISBN | B01LBJ5CHO. |
| Book Description | Light rubbing, corners and rear cover slightly stained but still a good copy. Bookplate of Peter Wheat loosely laid in. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1888 |
| Publisher | Spencer Blackett. |
| Place | London. |